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Description
The Dumbravita & Rotbav area is formed by a systems of lakes, fishponds, reservoirs, river, rivulets, reedbeds, marshes, channels, pastures, willow stands etc. This is the only Ramsar Site in Transylvania and was administrated by Romanian Ornithological Society together with Doripesco Fishing Company (the actual former of lakes). More than 200 bird species were identified here.
From a birdwatching point of view this is the best place in central Romania because some species are breeding only here: Pygmy Cormorant, Mediterranean Gull, Common Crane and others in the largest number of pairs: Purple Heron, Great Egret, Western Marsh Harrier. There is a very interesting mixed colony of herons, egrets and Pygmy Cormorant. Other breeding species of interest: Little Bittern, Ferruginous Duck, Little Crake, Corn Crake, Black-winged Stilt, Squacco Heron, Penduline Tit, Marsh Warbler, Savi's Warbler, Golden Oriole and many others. During autumn migration there are even more species and usually thousands of waterbirds. In this period the most important species is Black Stork, a symbol of the area. Between August-October tens of storks are foraging in the fishponds and are very easy to see and make photo's of. The mudflats and shallow water attracts hundreds of waders, gulls, ducks etc. More than 250 Great Egret are dailly present. At the end of the autumn northern geese are arriving and Red-breasted Goose is present almost every year. Other interesting animals: Otter, Beaver, a lot of insects, amphibians etc. For more information, please visit our FaceBook account DeltadinCarpati (see the link below).
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Access
There are two main acces possibilities by car, bus.
1. From Brașov or Tg Mureș / Sighișoara town to National Route nr. 13 (DN 13) to Hălchiu-Satu Nou-first lake of Dumbrăvița
2. From Brașov or Sibiu town to National Route nr. 1 (DN1) to Codlea - Dumbrăvița- largest reservoir and then inside the fishpond complex
It is possible to park on both main entrance from the reservoir (at the dam) or from the first fishpond from Satu Nou. See the P on the map. The best exploring way is by car and by foot but also cycling is possible.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , Grassland , River , Lake , Mud flats , Reedbeds , Scattered trees and bushes , Valley , PlainConditions
Flat , Open landscapeCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
Spring , Summer , AutumnBest time to visit
Summer , Spring migration , Autumn migrationRoute
Paved road , Unpaved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Car , BicycleBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
It is necessary to contact the local ornithologist expert Dan Ionescu, dtionescu@gmail.com and also DORIPESCO Company (www.doripesco.ro) for access.